EDUCATION
4%
REGULAR PHYSICALS DETECT ONLY 4% OF CARDIAC DEFECTS
70%
EKGs DETECT 70% OF HEART DEFECTS
1 in 300
1 IN 300 YOUTH HAS AN UNDETECTED HEART CONDITION
Heart health education is an important part of our mission, and a component of all EKG for EGK programs. Leading up to and during school EKG screenings, we help each school community learn about the importance of EKG screenings, and its potential impact to detect previously undiagnosed heart conditions. As part of our AED donation program, we provide education and resources to each recipient organization to ensure they are prepared with an AED Action Plan and can educate their communities as well.
For more information on EKG Screenings, Heart Health, CPR/AED and Cardiac Emergency Action Plans visit the links below:
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
Parent Heart Watch | Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Youth Prevention | SCA
What is Cardiac Arrest? | American Heart Association
